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AI-Powered Pathfndr Announces a Slew of New Features

Pathfndr, billed as a No-code, Artificial Intelligence-powered Travel Operating System, announces a slew of innovations for travel advisors.

The Hospitality Industry’s COVID-19 Ultimatum: Evolve or Die

Tourism and hospitality are facing deconstruct. Here's an encapsulization of the coming battle for survival in a key global industry.

dnata Invests in AI by Aquiring Majority Stake in bd4travel

One of the world's biggest air services providers, dnata has announced having acquired a majority stake in bd4travel (Big Data…

TripAdvisor Adds Tripbod to Acquisition Spree

Tripbod, a travel community that lets travelers connect with local experts, has been acquired by TripAdvisor.

Travelocity Introduces Free Concierge Services

In a move that’s sure to tempt travelers who appreciate everything being handed to them on a plate, Travelocity has…

MyTSOnline Takes Top UTA Honors

The United Travel Association has just named Travel Services (MyTSOnline) the top travel agency for the US. The member's only…

Digital Marketing System buuteeq Looking Up

News from budding marketing marvel buuteeq suggests their dital marketing system (DMS) for independent hotels is gaining momentum. Powering online…

The Curious Case of Room Key

A news release yesterday via Business Wire tells of conglomerate hotel booking site Room Key's coming out of Beta status.…

Oktogo Outlines Vision for Russian Travel Sector

In yet another sign that year 2012 is going to be a very encouraging one for up-and-coming travel brands, Russian…

1000 More Hotels Join Global Hotel Exchange

In online travel agency (OTA) news, the California Lodging Industry Association (CLIA) and the Independent Lodging Industry Association (ILIA) have…

Selling Soap, Seats, & Other Hospitality Services In 2012

An article on Tnooz last Friday peaked our interest, Xotels boss Patrick Landman offering up key variables in what will…

Magnuson’s GHX Adopted by 1000’s Already

In news from PRWeb London, via Digital Journal, Thomas Magnuson's Global Hotel Exchange (GHX) announced today thousands of hotels adopting…

US Travel Market Growth Predicted to Stall Next Year

Travel markets in the US have shown a marked improvement this year and are set to recover all the ground…

Global Hotel Exchange Utilizes RateTiger Effect

On Tuesday, an new, independent OTA announced a strategical alignment with RateTiger. Global Hotel Exchange, a cost free distrubution channel…

Orbitz Future Hinges on Travelport Debt

In news from Chicago, the state court of appeals there upheld an earlier decision forcing American Airlines (AMR) to allow…

Travel Agents and the Status Quo of Extinction

President Obama's projection about travel agents, and the potential for them becoming obscolete brought on a firestorm of criticism from…

Style T&E Hotels’ 2011-2012 Hotel Lineup

In hotel news, Style Trendy & Elegant Hotels' recent launch of their luxury hotel lineup for 2011-1012, reveals a menu…

Travel for Good Winners Picked by Travelocity

Travelocity announced the four grand prize winners for their recent Travel for Good® program. Over the last six months Travelocity…

American Airlines Wins Court Round – Travelers Losing Still

A Texas judge has ruled that Sabre Holdings Corp. cannot stop American Airlines (AMR) from seeking a court order to…

EuroCheapo Celebrates Deals and More Deals

EuroCheapo, one of the online world's most popular travel sites, celebrates their 10th anniversary this week. According to the news…